About this opportunity
Albany Housing Authority lists this Housing Eligibility Assistant opportunity in albany, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
HOUSING ELIGIBILITY ASSISTANT
nDISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The incumbent determines the eligibility of applicants, tenants and property owners making application for various Section 8 programs and public housing occupancy. Eligibility is determined based on the Albany Housing Authority’s Admissions and Occupancy Policies written in accordance with HUD regulations. The average caseload of the HEA is not less than 250 clients and the incumbent exercises independence in the performance of their work on behalf of their caseload. The work is performed independent of direct supervision from a higher-level staff member, except in cases of an unusual situation. May direct the work of clerical support staff assigned to the Rental Assistance Program Department as that work may address clients.
nTYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES : (Illustrative Only)
nnnConducts skilled personal and telephone interviews of applicants and property owners;
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nnReviews and evaluates documents submitted for verification of income earnings and determines eligibility for admission and/or continued occupancy;
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nnComputes rents and subsidy allowance for specific units and family sizes, adhering to specific regulations and guidelines;
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nnMonitors the quality standards of the property for which assistance is provided;
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nnInterprets and comprehends HUD regulations and issues written confirmation of rejections or approvals of applications after an investigation process is completed;
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nnEvaluates and determines that certain clients may require special assistance from other public service agencies;
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nnPrepares plans whereby an applicant is provided with referrals to the Rental Assistance Program Department;
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nnWorks with both public and private housing units;
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nnDevelops promotional plans or incentives to recruit housing property owners;
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nnPrepares informational materials and correspondence on funding regulations or eligibility requirement changes;
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nnPerforms annual reviews of all certifications issued to clients;
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nnMonitors and reviews HUD Housing Quality Standard Inspections to assisted housing programs in the private market for compliance with program requirements;
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nnVisits housing site locations to secure documentation confirming income eligibility and family composition of the tenants;
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nnOversees and monitors complaints by landlords and/or tenants;
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nnProvides written notice(s) of housing code violations, mandated repairs, warnings of possible loss of rental assistance funds and provides notice of termination due to non-compliance by tenant or landlord;
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nnMay participate as a hearing officer between landlord and client;
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nnMay provide counseling to family or client;
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nnPerforms related work as required.
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nFULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS :
nnnWorking knowledge of investigation procedures and tenant selection procedures;
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nnWorking knowledge of economic and social factors related to housing programs;
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nnWorking knowledge of business arithmetic and English;
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nnAbility to acquire a working knowledge of the provisions, rules and regulations for tenant selection and housing assistance programs;
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nnAbility to provide reports on findings resulting from an interview, documents or a formal investigation;
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nnAbility to interpret laws, regulations and policies to the public;
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nnAbility to maintain satisfactory relations with others;
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nnAbility to follow written and oral instructions;
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nnGood negotiation and communication skills;
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nnGood knowledge of personal computers and office equipment;
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nnPhysical condition commensurate with the requirements of the position.
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n nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
nnnGraduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant a Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, human services or a related field and three (3) years of full-time paid experience (or its part-time equivalent) in a community organization, social services, program eligibility determination, public contact or in a closely related field; OR
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nnGraduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant an Associate’s Degree in social sciences, human services or a related field five (5) years of full-time paid experience (or its part-time equivalent) in a community organization, social services, program eligibility determination, public contact or in a closely related field; OR
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nnGraduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and seven (7) years of full-time paid experience (or its part-time equivalent) in a community organization, social services, program eligibility determination, public contact or in a closely related field; OR
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nnA satisfactory equivalent combination of training and experience defined by the limits of (A) through (C) above.
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n nSPECIAL REQUIREMENT :
nPossession of a valid driver’s license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles at time of appointment and while in the position. Vehicle may be necessary
Worksite address
albany, NY, 12237, US
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